as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
a textbook example of a film that captures the feel of the novel on which it is based
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as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
one shelf in my bookcase is crammed full of my old college textbooks
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Recent Examples of textbook
Samuel Goldman, The Week, 22 Sep. 2021
The vegan ramen was originally developed for Afuri’s Portland, Ore., location with the goal of being a lighter, decidedly non-textbook option.
—Flora Tsapovsky, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2021
Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
These children did not learn about extinction from dry textbooks.
—Prince Harry, Time, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
At the same time, solutions borrowed from textbook European nation-states are unlikely to serve us well.
—Samuel Goldman, The Week, 22 Sep. 2021
The vegan ramen was originally developed for Afuri’s Portland, Ore., location with the goal of being a lighter, decidedly non-textbook option.
—Flora Tsapovsky, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2021
Noun
For decades, medical textbooks and lectures have presented the vitamin K injection as an example of a public health policy success.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
These children did not learn about extinction from dry textbooks.
—Prince Harry, Time, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for textbook
Adjective
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Unlike many faux-jean pants that always look a little off, these still have that classic denim look.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The whole property is basically a lending library with new, vintage, and unusual tomes scattered throughout for borrowing while onsite, from Toni Morrison’s Beloved to classic National Geographic photography books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Despite allegations of differential treatment, Tolcher said punishments were issued according to the discipline policies and procedures in the school’s parent and student handbook.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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According to a handbook from the Texas Attorney General's Office, a capital conviction is typically appealed to both the state court and federal court.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Or at least that few face in an exemplary way.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The Outstanding Series Format Deck Presented by Canva Award recognizes one project in competition with $1,000 toward the creation of an exemplary format deck.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Every room comes with a dedicated personal concierge reachable by text.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Do not turn one unclear text into a full investigation.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The film also stars Diego Calva (Babylon) and model-actress Cara Delevingne.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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Microsoft has increasingly taken a multi-model approach across its AI products.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The manual also warns Cybertruck drivers that soft or muddy underwater surfaces can cause the vehicle to sink, increasing the water level on it.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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But the company did update the service manual for the MD-11 to include a visual inspection of the spherical bearing that had failed.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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With Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, there is not even a definitive historical consensus on where those boys died.—
Charley Crockett,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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There was a sense of endings at St James’ Park; not definitive, not complete, but persuasive, a final home game for Kieran Trippier as a Newcastle player, and a feeble waft of farewell in the colour of claret.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Textbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textbook. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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